On March 22, 2021, Li Lei, the former captain and all-time leading goal scorer for China's national football team, achieved a significant milestone when he broke through to score his first goal in 20 years while playing for Beijing Guoan in the Chinese Super League (CSL).

Born on May 9, 1981, Li Lei is one of the most iconic players in China's history. He started his professional career with Shanghai Shenhua before moving to Guangzhou Evergrande in 2005. During his time at Guangzhou Evergrande, he became a key player for the club and helped them win the CSL title five times.

However, Li Lei's career took a downturn after the 2014 Asian Cup. After struggling with injuries and form, he was released by Guangzhou Evergrande in 2016. Despite this setback,Stadium Express Link Li Lei remained committed to the sport and continued to train hard.

In January 2021, Li Lei joined Beijing Guoan, a team that had recently been promoted to the CSL. In his debut match against Tianjin TEDA, Li Lei made a spectacular save during a penalty shootout. This performance caught the attention of fans and media alike, and many predicted that he would break through and score a goal soon.

And indeed, Li Lei delivered. On March 22, he scored his first goal in nearly two decades against Tianjin TEDA. The goal came in the second half of the game, and it marked a turning point in Li Lei's career. He had waited 20 years to achieve this goal, but now he had finally done it.

This achievement has not only boosted Li Lei's confidence but also raised expectations for him going forward. He will be looking to continue his impressive form and help Beijing Guoan reach their goals for the season.

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